Is the time right for watchful waiting for DCIS?

besa

http://www.medpagetoday.com/Blogs/SlowMedicine/538...

Comments about the recent study published in "Jama Oncology" (see link below for published study results) concerning treatment and screening of DCIS

"we were excited to read a new study in JAMA Oncology attempting to address some of these questions. Upon closer inspection, however, we're left with more questions than answers"......

...."It's humbling to remember that we know very little about DCIS, and it is quite possible that current treatments are no better than watchful waiting (in fact, we suspect this is the case). But it would be a mistake to suggest that this latest observational study provides high-quality evidence that early aggressive treatment of DCIS is ineffective -- as some in the media have done.".....

wallycat

Interesting and yes, the medical community is 'catching up' as more data is thrown out there.

Last week I read an article that indicated DCIS, viewed as stage 0, can metastasize ...totally did not expect that outcome.

I admire those that have the fortitude to watch and wait.